Guide to Buying Your First Home

Buying your first home is considered one of the biggest milestones. With a little but of planning, you will get the home that is right for you!

Determine What You Can Afford

What is a Mortgage Pre-Approval?
What are the benefits of a PreApproval?
What goes into a Mortgage PreApproval?
TDS/GDS Ratios
Different types of lending options?

Starting Your Search

What are your housing goals?
What is your timeline?
Neighbourhood and surrounding areas
Functionality of home
Are you ready to commit?

Elements of an Offer

Price
Deposit
Conditions
Chattels and Fixtures
Closing day

Offer Results

What is a multiple offer situation?
What is a pre-emptive offer?
What happens if the offer is:
Accepted? Rejected? Countered?

Common Closing Costs

Home inspection
Lawyer fees
Home insurance
Property taxes
Land transfer tax

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